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Lake and Pond Fishing 

Downtown St. Ignace Fishing Pier at Chief Wawatam park offers worm and artificial bait fishing in the cool, deep waters of Lake Huron. 

Brevort Lake is a 4,233 acre lake that offers many recreational opportunities including boating and fishing. Boat access is from the center of the campground on Boedne Bay. Day Fee is $4.00 Fish Species: Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Crappies, Muskellunge, and Sunfish. Directions: See page 19. 

Castle Rock Ponds is a small lake with shorefishing access. It is less than five acres and managed by the federal government. Open 24 hours a day/7 days a week, there is no fee to access this area. Fish Species: Yellow Perch | Bait: Worms 

Directions: Off I-75, take Exit 348 (Castle Rock), then take Lant Road to Castle Rock Road.

Castle Rock Ponds is a small lake with shorefishing access. It is less than five acres and managed by the federal government. Open 24 hours a day/7 days a week, there is no fee to access this area. Fish Species: Yellow Perch | Bait: Worms Directions: Off I-75, take Exit 348 (Castle Rock), then take Lant Road to Castle Rock Road

River and Stream Fishing 

Carp River Campground is in a quiet, rustic setting adjacent to the wild and scenic Carp River, and is a great place to enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking. Access the river via one of the sets of stairs constructed along the riverbank.

Fish Species: Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout; Steelhead; Chinook, Coho, and Pink Salmon possible in the fall. 

Directions: From the intersection of US-2 and I-75, drive north on I-75 to exit 352. Turn right on County Road 123, then turn left on Mackinac Trail/Highway 63. Drive north approximately five miles, turn left onto FR 3445 and drive a quarter mile to the campground.

NEED BAIT? Purchase bait at one of the following locations:St. Ignace Ace Hardware | 7 S. State StreetSt. Ignace True Value | 300 S. State Street

Looking for a charter boat for the big waters?

EUP Fishing Charters (251-504-1046)

Dream Seaker Charters & Tours (888-634-3419)